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Friday, May 27, 2011

There are so many interesting sites to see in California. Each time I travel to this diverse state with the WCK team I am fortunate enough to be spoiled with a tour of something fun and unique. This time the beach was Monterey - 17 Mile Road offered so many gorgoeus scenic views my head was spinning. Ana and I stopped at each one - and my favorite had to be this little cove where we watched a mother seal teaching her pups how to fish and play. It was such an amazing sight - everyone should have a chance to see something this special in their life! We also saw sea lions, pelicans and an assortment of other sea birds, and these adorable little squirrel-like critters which I have yet to positively identify. My eye always seems to be drawn to the unique flora in the state of California and I am always asking Ana and Scott to identify some plant or tree I see. I photograph as many as I can too! In addition to the beautiful vistas, we enjoyed many tastes of California!

I saw my very first artichoke fields, and yes, was enough of a tourist to take photos. We stopped at this little roadside stand and Ana and I ate fried artichoke hearts - YUMMY! We brought some fresh artichokes home too and later Ana gave me a lesson on the best way to enjoy this treat! We also enjoyed pizza right on the beach from Pizza My Heart - complete with a commemorative t-shirt! Last thing that evening, we stopped at a great frozen yogurt place and I enjoyed Key Lime and Cheesecake frozen yogurts topped with fresh pineapple and sliced almonds. Mmmmmmmm good. Laughter with a friend, beautiful places, and tasty treats - the makings of an amazing afternoon exploring a new part of California! For a peak at lots more photos from my recent California adventure - check my Facebook page.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Phew! Been AWOL for a while as I am in full scale madwoman style preparation for a trip to California this week. The When Creativity Knocks team will be attending Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA. We will be bringing the Airstream trailer and offering fun make & takes sponsored by great sponsors like Elmer's, Blumenthal Lansing, C&T Publishing/TAP Paper, Judikins......., as well as taping several episodes while we are there. Lots of prep work ahead of time, but Maker Faire is always a truly unique experience and I'm sure this one won't be a disappointment! I will share photos when I return next week.

About Me

Cindi Bisson specializes in creative design with a focus on unique combinations of mixed-media. She enjoys working with paper, clay, resin, fabric, paint, metal, and more. Her wearable art, home-decor, paper crafts and upcycled projects have been featured in books and magazines, at events and trade shows, and online in craft TV programs. Cindi is an active blogger and is a CHA designer member. You can also find her on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Linked-In..... If you are looking for an artist who “dares to be different” - you’ll find her BEHIND THESE EYES™ ...